The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance announced that, during April’s National Financial Literacy Month, it will spotlight financial planning tools and educational resources on Investor.gov aimed at helping individuals build toward financial independence. Throughout April, SEC staff will share guidance on core planning considerations including starting early, living within your means, investing consistently in a long-term diversified and risk-appropriate strategy, paying down high-interest debt, and maintaining an emergency fund. The campaign will also cover long-term investing through tax-advantaged accounts, building wealth, compound growth, avoiding scams, and retirement planning. Supporting materials include an investor bulletin, “Investor.gov Tips for 2026,” and an April Financial Literacy Month Quiz. Planned outreach includes presentations for military service members and veterans, webinars and events focused on investor education and fraud prevention for older adults, and financial education activities for teachers and students.
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 2026-03-31
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investor education office launches April campaign highlighting Investor.gov planning tools and fraud prevention resources
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance will use April’s National Financial Literacy Month to highlight financial planning tools and educational resources on Investor.gov. The campaign will focus on long-term diversified investing, debt management, emergency savings, tax-advantaged accounts, fraud avoidance, and retirement planning, supported by new materials and targeted outreach to military communities, older adults, and educators.